Jamal Adams, NYJ: Like LBs, DB rankings and projections become a bit arbitrary in the top tier. Adams is my top guy because he's an all-over-the-field playmaker with tons of upside, and he's in his third season.

Landon Collins, WAS: Collins is out for revenge this season and he's going to go fast in IDP drafts. He's primed for a rebound after a disappointing 2018 where he missed four games and only had 4 PD.

John Johnson, LAR: Johnson had a huge 2018 season (119 total tackles) and could take a small step back -- but he's recorded 11 PDs in consecutive seasons and has a solid floor.

Budda Baker, ARI: Baker is expected to return to free safety this season, so he may not have the same numbers. He played free safety at the University of Washington in his final collegiate year and for the Cardinals in his rookie campaign but was asked to change positions last season following the departure of Tyrann Mathieu.

Justin Reid, HOU: Reid's versatility, athleticism and intelligence make him one of the best young DBs in football. He's my pick to make a huge jump and finish among the Top 5 DBs in IDP.

Kevin Byard, TEN: I love Byard -- who had a huge season, finishing No. 3 in Pro Football Focus' safety grades among 89 qualifiers. He also won Defensive Player of the Week honors back in Week 7 last year and should go under the radar in IDP drafts.

Reshad Jones, MIA: Jones needs a bounceback after a forgettable 2018, and he's going to get plenty of chances to rack up 100+ tackles if he can stay healthy.

Harrison Smith, MIN: Smith is still a great player with plenty of upside, but he's getting a tad long in the tooth and his best years are likely behind him. I'm fading him in drafts this season, even though I may regret it.

Keanu Neal, ATL: Coming off his first Pro Bowl appearance in 2017, Keanu lasted just 37 snaps before tearing his ACL in last year's opener. He'd a Top 5 lock without that designation heading into camp.

Jordan Poyer, BUF: Poyer is a quiet producer and decent tackler who is easily forgotten among the league's best DBs.

Johnathan Abram, OAK: Abram is the best IDP rookie among the DBs in the best landing spot, and it's not really close. He's a standout playmaker with blazing open-field speed (4.45 forty) and serious physicality near the box. Draft him.

Eddie Jackson, CHI: The stud safety was just named to his first All-Pro team last year following a monster season for the Bears (15 PD, 6 INT, two TDs), but those numbers could fade a bit.

Jessie Bates III, CIN: Bates had a great rookie season and posted 111 total tackles (73 solos) with 7 PD and 3 INT. He and Shawn Williams make a fine 1-2 punch as the Bengals safeties.

Malcolm Jenkins, PHI: Like Smith, Jenkins is still a solid player -- I just prefer younger guys as my Top 10 DBs. He's a fine DB2.

Shawn Williams, CIN: Williams and Bates are nearly interchangeable as IDP picks in terms of my projections. Williams is the more volatile, risk-reward type because of his 2018 breakout, which followed some lean years in terms of production.

Earl Thomas, BAL: Thomas turns 30 in May and is coming off a broken leg that cut his 2018 season short, so he's much lower in my rankings this season. I still really like him, but he hasn't played 16 games since 2015 and he's in a new town.

Antoine Bethea, NYG: Bethea is a 13-year veteran safety who apparently still has some gas in the tank. He's looking to fill some big shoes for the Giants and if he's healthy, will produce. He nearly played every snap for the Cardinals in 2018, so that's good.

Marcus Peters, LAR: Peters struggled a bit last season and looks to rebound in 2019. At 26 and his final year of his current contract, he's playing for a payday.

Tyrann Mathieu, KC: Mathieu heads to KC, where he should make an immediate impact. He turns 27 in May and remains in the prime of his career with lots of upside.

Damarious Randall, CLE: Randall could be a boom-or-bust IDP performer this season, but he's recorded at least 3 INTs in his four season in the league and had a career-high 85 tackles (71 solos) for the Browns last year. He may have found his spot.

Justin Simmons, DEN: Simmons made huge strides last season and had a breakout year, posting 97 total tackles (71 solos and adding 4 PD and 3 INT). He's a DB2/3 with upside.

Minkah Fitzpatrick, MIA: Fitzpatrick played both safety and corner as a rookie and posted decent numbers that could get better if he can focus on just one position. Expect more PDs this season and possible a couple more INTs.

Darnell Savage, GB: Savage (5'11/198) made 37 starts in college, logging 9 career TFL with 30 PD and 9 INT while earning second-team All-Big Ten as a senior. He's going to play free safety in Green Bay and should be an immediate IDP producer.

Eric Weddle, LAR: Weddle signed with the Rams and will move into LaMarcus Joyner's spot on defense moving forward, as Joyner is now in Oakland. The veteran safety should bounce back from a relatively lackluster 2018 season.